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When I am running a Goals setting session, either in a group or one on one, our time together, usually leads to a SMARTER+ Goals Setting and Actions Orienation conversation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who arent familiar, I have used the ‘New years eve’ analogy. “Hey honey, happy new year – this year I am going to lose 10kg” and of course – Resolutions are made, and goals are set they FAIL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHY?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In most cases the principle is easy. The goal was set with the greatest of intentions, however the mental model of commitment and success was not applied. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Goals are an essential piece for growth and motivation, yet goals can also be an incredible source of stress and discontent when you fail to reach them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, to maximise these poor outcomes, apply the Mental Model, SMARTER+ Goals Framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best still, commit to converting it from a mental model to an actual written statement of your Goal setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is it that so many of our goals are never met? Where do we falter?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The fault is not in the actual goals themselves, yet instead, in the way, we set our goals and then never plan to execute them. Setting the goal is only one piece of the puzzle;  when merely stating what we want to achieve, we miss a huge part of the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A goal properly set is halfway reached. <\/em><\/p>\nZig Ziglar<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The SMARTER+ Goals Framework and Action Orientation Mindset provide an excellent framework for your success.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Set SMARTER+ Goals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The process of SMARTER+ goal-setting follows the acronym, which stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound, Evaluate, Reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the + (plus) there for? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

well, once you have run the SMARTER part of the process, consider what “Stretch” might look like, what is it that will take “Good to Great”. The stretch is a really important element of the psychology of performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Begin with the End in Mind<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When setting a SMARTER+ goal, you begin not only with the end in mind; the entire process for achieving the goal is discussed, and a realistic plan is put in place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working through each of the terms mentioned above, your team will identify precisely what needs to be accomplished, know how to measure success and know when to complete the steps along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breaking it down: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

S – Specific<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Specific: What exactly do you want to accomplish? It is best to ‘be precise’ Clarity is critical when setting goals, and the more precise you can be, the better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n